Advantages and disadvantages of thick and thin-film printheads

Advantages and disadvantages of thick and thin-film printheads

Thick-film and thin-film kinds of thermal Printheads are broadly categorized according to their production process, materials, and structural makeup.Thick and thin-film printheads are both used in various printing technologies, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages.

The thick film print head adopts silk-screen printing and high temperature sintering technology to form the film layer.

Advantages:

Durability: In general, thick-film printheads are more resilient and able to tolerate larger amounts of abrasion.

Lower Cost: Compared with thin-film printheads, they are more cost-effective to manufacture.

Ease of Production: Thick-film technology is simpler to fabricate, making it easier for manufacturers to scale production.

Disadvantages:

Resolution: Thick-film printheads typically have lower resolution capabilities compared to thin-film printheads.

Speed: When it comes to printing speed, they are slower than thin-film printheads.

Precision: Thick-film technology can be less precise in terms of droplet size and placement.

Thin-Film Printheads The thin film print head uses semiconductor vacuum film forming technology to form the film layer.

Advantages:

High Resolution: Thin-film printheads are appropriate for applications needing precise details since they can reach extremely high resolutions.

Speed: Printing can be done more quickly since they are frequently faster than thick-film printheads.

Precision: Thin-film technology enables precise control over droplet size and placement, resulting in high-quality prints.

Disadvantages:

Cost: The cost of producing thin-film printheads is usually higher than that of thick-film printheads.

Fragility: Compared with thick-film printheads, they are more fragile and prone to damage.

Complexity: Manufacturing thin-film technology can be more difficult, which could present production issues.

The choice between thick and thin-film printheads often depends on the specific requirements of the printing application, such as resolution, speed, cost, and durability.